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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Internships
 
Interns get experience working in the field, in the classroom, with visitors, and with teams of rangers.

General Information

Learn about your field of study and gain real world job experience while completing an internship with the National Park Service at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Some intern positions are available year round, others only during the school year.

The length of time for internships varies by position. Some are only 12 weeks full time, some are part time (usually at least two days per week) some are for the duration of the project. Length of time is specified on each intern position description. Some positions may require weekend work.

A transportation reimbursement ($10 per day) may be available. Shared housing may be available for full time interns.

General Requirements

College students and recent college graduates are eligible.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access or Excel may be required for some intern positions.

Interns must have a valid driver’s license and must have their own vehicle for their personal transportation to and from work. While at work, government vehicles are available for intern use within the scope of their position.

Application Instructions

Describe in a cover letter which internship you want to apply for, how this internship will benefit your career and the period of time you will be available. Send your cover letter, resume, three references and an unofficial transcript via:



  • e-mail: sheila_braden@nps.gov
  • Fax to her attention at 805-370-1851
  • Regular mail to:

Sheila Braden, Internship Coordinator
Santa Monica Mountains NRA
401 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360




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Did You Know?
Unique vistas and cultural significance often draw filmmakers to National Parks. Paramount Ranch is the only place in the National Park System where you can see movie making in action at a historic movie ranch once owned by Paramount Pictures (1927).

Last Updated: July 22, 2007 at 20:18 EST